It's not pedantic, it's a response to what you said. Green came on ahead of Hoolahan because there was an injury in Green's position and not Hoolahan's.Originally Posted by p2011
I was guilty of this big time up to a year or two ago. I think it's because he's pacy and has very short strides like Walcott or Aaron Lennon. Fast tallish guys usually have longer strides in the Gareth Bale mold. Obviously I'm taking extreme examples of both.
It's not pedantic, it's a response to what you said. Green came on ahead of Hoolahan because there was an injury in Green's position and not Hoolahan's.
For the nth time, I realize they play different positions – credit me with that much. Sniping at perceived minor inconsistencies in people's posts and saying "there's no real point" in a person's post is pedantic to me.
It's unfortunate, but typical of Trap, that a journeyman gets brought on before a footballer. That's all. If Hendrick is to be tried out, then bring him on for the injured Whelan. And start Hoolahan. Or bring him on at half time too.
I think even the most ardent of Trap supporters will agree that we are best served by the extra man in midfield rather that 2 up top.
Defensively I'd like a back 4 comprising of either RB O'Brien/Coleman CB O'Shea/Dunne/Clark LB Cunningham/ Wilson/ Clark
In midfield 3 could make a huge difference to us, Gibson McCarthy and Hoolahan being my preferred, that 3 man allows us actually keep the ball for a spell. Out wide I'd stick with Mcgeady and Mcclean. More possession allows for greater and more effective use of the wingers. They are not world beaters but they are direct with energy. Maybe even Brady could play the link man off the front, he has the ability football wise
Up top I'd go for Walters, but to be honest long or Doyle could do a decent job to.
All in all we need to keep the ball and we are only capable of doin this by at least matching modern midfield layout. 4-4-2 sees us dominated against half decent teams.
But the point is it's not pedantic. If I said "I can't believe he brought Green on ahead of Westwood" it would make similarly little sense.
*pedants.
I rest my case.
I know pedants is the plural noun, but one can also turn an adjective into a noun: the large, the blues, the pedantics!
It's a pity that Hoolahan was brought on after Green, Charlie. If you object to me making this point, you're being pedantic.
Back on topic... Trap will say anything to cover his own hide:
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soc...329774634.html
Bloomin' hell. You obviously misplaced your sense of humour, mate.
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